PULASKI COUNTY, Georgia — A Central Georgia sheriff who’s been under investigation by the state for 20 months wants another four years on the job. But four other candidates want to take Danny Brannen’s job as the Pulaski County Sheriff.
Brannen qualified this week to run for a third term, according to the Secretary of State’s website. His challengers are Amanda Vaughn, a Hawkinsville police officer, Greg Hattaway, a contract instructor, Terry Hood, a deputy sheriff and Wayne Wiley, who is a retired Georgia State Patrol trooper.
In 2022, Governor Brian Kemp appointed a three-person committee to investigate whether Brannen was capable of performing his duties. He asked them to report back within 30 days. Kemp’s office won’t comment on why he launched the investigation. 13WMAZ reached out to Governor Kemp’s office to find out whether the committee has reported back to him but have not heard back at this time.
When we spoke to Brannen last year, he declined to comment. He and all four challengers are Republicans. The party primary happens May 21.
13WMAZ will add any additional candidates if they qualify for the race. Here is a look at some of our previous coverage and at other races around Central Georgia.